WE tv's MARY MARY Season 3 Premiere Up in ViewershipFebruary 28, 2014Last night's season three premiere of WE tv's original series Mary Mary (Feb. 27, 9-10 pm, ET/PT) delivered nearly one million total viewers, up an impressive +62% over the season two premiere. The show also greatly increased its performance across key demos.
TV: Valisia LeKae Discusses Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis on THE DOCTORS: 'I'm Doing Very, Very Well'February 28, 2014Broadway star Valisia LeKae visited the Emmy-winning syndicated daytime talk show, THE DOCTORS, today, Friday, February 28 to discuss her recent ovarian cancer diagnosis. In the interview below, LeKae opens up about the incredible progress she's made on her road to recover, and most importantly, confirms she's doing 'very, very well.'
mun2 Begins Production on Third Season of LARRYMANIAFebruary 27, 2014mun2 announces it is currently in production on season three of 'Larrymania' - the cable network's original hit reality series revolved around the fast-paced life of regional Mexican superstar Larry Hernandez.
Warner Bros. Bringing MINECRAFT to the Big ScreenFebruary 27, 2014According to Deadline, Warner Bros. has just picked up the rights to the hit video game franchise, with THE LEGO MOVIE's Roy Lee on board to produce. Though no other names are attached, high-profile writers and directors are reportedly interested in the project - currently being billed as a live-action film. MINECRAFT's unique pixelated art design makes it an adventurous choice.
Al Roker & Kathie Lee Gifford to Host Special Oscars Edition of TODAY, 3/3February 27, 2014 NBC's TODAY is heading to Hollywood to cover the film industry's most glamorous night. Al Roker and Kathie Lee Gifford will co-host a special split-edition of TODAY live from Los Angeles, Monday, March 3, the morning after the Oscars. TODAY's Oscar After Party will highlight the night's biggest moments and best fashion. Roker and Gifford, who will cover the famed red carpet, will share their interviews with Hollywood's brightest stars.
National Geographic Channel to Premiere THE NUMBERS GAME, 3/24February 27, 2014Take the index finger on your dominant hand and draw a capital letter 'Q' on your forehead. Where did the tail on your Q land? Theorists believe that if it ended up over your right eyebrow, you're presenting the letter as you would see it. You tend to lie less in life and you're less likely to deceive others. If the tail is over your left eyebrow, you may want to consider becoming a con artist, because you're probably a good liar. You're presenting the letter how someone else would see it, meaning you're also good at manipulating others' opinions. One study has found that six out of every 10 people may lie during a 10-minute conversation, and in that conversation they'll tell a lie every 30 seconds.
Former U.S. Army Sergeant Brendan Marrocco to Visit 'LATE SHOW,' 3/3February 27, 2014Former U.S. Army Sergeant Brendan Marrocco, recipient of a rare double arm transplant, will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, accompanied by his surgeon, Dr. Andrew Lee, when they visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Monday, March 3 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT).
Bravo Posts Highest-Rated February YetFebruary 27, 2014Bravo Media continues record-ratings success earning its highest-rated February in network history averaging 1.1 million total viewers and 596,000 P18-49 in primetime, according to Nielsen. Bravo maintained the #1 ranking for most engaged audience in cable entertainment and ranks as #9 ad supported cable entertainment network among P18-49 year to-date. The week of February 3 was the network's most-watched week ever in primetime and delivered its best week among P18-49 since the week of 4/16/12. Since “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” season premiere (11/03/13), Bravo has ranked No. 1 in cable among all key demos on Sundays in the 8:00 PM hour.
WEEKEND GMA Wins First February SweepFebruary 27, 2014ABC's “Good Morning America Saturday” won its first-ever February sweeps with its best-ever sweeps performance in both Total Viewers (4.404 million) and Adults 25-54 (1.564 million), according to Nielsen Media Research. Despite airing against an Olympics-boosted NBC “Saturday Today,” February 2014 marked “GMA Saturday's” 4th consecutive sweeps victory in Total Viewers and 3rd straight in Adults 25-54. “GMA Saturday” debuted in its current format in September 2004.
Eric Idle & Bob Einstein Set for Showtime's INSIDE COMEDY, 3/3February 27, 2014On Monday, March 3, legendary comedians from both sides of the pond, Eric Idle and Bob Einstein, sit down with INSIDE COMEDY host David Steinberg to dish on their careers and some of television's most iconic shows. British comedian, actor, author and writer Eric Idle talks about the origin of Monty Python and creating the Tony-Award winning musical comedy Spamalot. Meanwhile actor, comedian and writer Bob Einstein talks about getting his break on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, working with the celebrated Redd Foxx and the creation of one of his most memorable characters, Super Dave.
Fred Willard to Join Natasha Lyonne & Rita Moreno in NBC's OLD SOULFebruary 26, 2014The project follows 'a reformed wild child Nadia (Lyonne) who has a business caring for the elderly and feels she has more in common with her colorful old clients than she does with people her age. Willard will play one of the clients, the razza-mattazy Hector, a veteran Broadway songwriter who has been joyously married to Rita (Moreno), his writing partner, for over 50 years. One of Nadia's main jobs with Hector to help him sort through the massive amounts of stuff he has have kept over the years.'
Telemundo's CAMELIA LA TEXANA Draws Over 2.2 Million Total ViewersFebruary 26, 2014Telemundo Media's “Camelia la Texana,” reached a cumulative audience of 2,224,000 total viewers and 1,405,000 adults 18-49 on premiere night, according to Nielsen. Starring Sara Maldonado and Erik Hayser and directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Carlos Bolado, Telemundo's “super series” averaged 1,629,000 total viewers and 1,028,000 adults 18-49. Locally, the new series ranked #1 in Miami with adults 18-49, regardless of language and outperformed all four general market broadcast networks in Los Angeles and Houston, where it tied with CBS on ratings for the #3 station in the time period.
Sway, Fat Joe & More to Host MTV2's OFF THE BAT FROM THE MLB FAN CAVEFebruary 26, 2014MTV2 and Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced that hip hop icons Sway and Fat Joe, as well as 'Girl Code' and 'Guy Code' stars Chris Distefano and Melanie Iglesias, will host 'Off the Bat from the MLB Fan Cave,' a new series premiering in April on MTV2. 2013 World Series MVP David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox is serving as an Executive Producer of the series throughout the season. Additionally, MLB All-Stars Robinson Cano of the Seattle Mariners, Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles and Craig Kimbrel of the Atlanta Braves, as well as 2013 Rookies of the Year Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins and Wil Myers of the Tampa Bay Rays, have signed on to serve as Executive Producers of individual 'Off the Bat' episodes. The series launches a multi-year, cross-platform programming partnership between MLB and MTV - previously announced in November 2013 - that will bring fans inside the intersection of pop culture and baseball.
TVGN and Shazam to Offer Second Screen Experience for During Oscars CoverageFebruary 26, 2014 This Sunday, TVGN and Shazam(R) will offer viewers an interactive second screen engagement opportunity while watching TVGN LIVE WITH ET AT THE OSCARS(R), a live red carpet show featuring interviews with Hollywood's hottest stars, on Sunday, Mar. 2 at 5:00 PM, ET / 2:00 PM, PT (live on both coasts).
Spike TV's BAR RESCUE Returns 3/9February 26, 2014Spike TV's hit series 'Bar Rescue' continues with new episodes of its third season starting Sunday, March 9 at 9:00 PM, ET/PT, with renowned bar and nightlife consultant Jon Taffer traveling cross country to bars on their last legs, desperate for a final shot at success. This time around, 'Bar Rescue' rehabilitates a selection of bars across US cities including: Omaha, NE, Los Angeles, CA, Kansas City, MO, and Dallas, TX.